Tascam US-1800 USB InterfaceThe US-1800 audio interface from TASCAM gives you 16 inputs, 4 outputs, and allows you to transmit your music to and from your Mac or Windows over high-speed USB 2.0 connection. The US-1800 also features 8 XLR microphone inputs with phantom power and 60dB of clean gain. Six balanced line inputs are also provided, as well as stereo S/PDIF digital and MIDI in and out.

Included with the US-1800 is Cubase LE5 workstation software from Steinberg. This 48-track audio workstation includes must-have features like automation, plug-ins, mixing, editing and MIDI tracks. Cubase LE5 uses standard VST plug-ins for adding virtual instruments and effects.